Buffalo, NY
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
As of 2024, Buffalo, NY has 569 employers tracked by OSHA with 1,069 total inspections and $2.8M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Buffalo
Workplace safety enforcement records in Buffalo, NY span 569 employers and 1,069 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 2,117 violations — a rate of 1.98 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $2.8M, averaging $5K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 2,117 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Buffalo typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 569 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Buffalo
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Applied Sciences Group (ASG) Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Vocal Technologies LTD Professional & Technical Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | El Agave Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | New Dawn Electrical Corp Construction | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | Delaware Nursing and Rehabilitation Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | SORRENTO LACTALIS, INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 16 | $156K |
| 8 | METALICO BUFFALO, INC. Wholesale Trade | 2 | 6 | $150K |
| 9 | Mandela Market Retail Trade | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | Floral Agency Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
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All Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK ROCK ROOFING (1946), INC. | Construction | 4 | $34K |
| BUFFALO RECYCLING ENTERPRISES, LLC | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $34K |
| Hospice Buffalo, Inc. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Carbon Activated Corp. | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Karrena International | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Flex Epoxy Flooring | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN AIR SYSTEMS LTD. | Manufacturing | 3 | $32K |
| Mooney's Sports Bar & Grill | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Strock Enterprises LTD | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 3 | $29K |
| Wythe Will Tzetzo | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Just Pizza | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| LACTALIS AMERICAN GROUP, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $28K |
| Heritage Centers | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| SUPERIOR GENERAL CONTRACTING | Construction | 1 | $0 |
| Buffalo Homecare | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Waris Medical Transport | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| The Hoagie Stop | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Agnes Manor | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| COBEY INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $23K |
| Elderwood Administrative Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| BUFFALO ENGINE COMPONENTS | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $22K |
| KALEIDA HEALTH BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $22K |
| LGM Transport | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| BUFFALO ENGINE COMPONENTS INC. | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $22K |
| JAY'S FURNITURE PRODUCTS, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $22K |
| GERDAU AMERISTEEL RECYCLING | Wholesale Trade | 3 | $22K |
| AURUBIS BUFFALO, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $22K |
| TITANS REMODELING INC. | Construction | 2 | $22K |
| Desiderio, James Inc. | Wholesale Trade | 0 | $0 |
| IMPERIAL MASONRY RESTORATION, INC. | Construction | 4 | $21K |
| Emerald North Nursing and Rehabilitation | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| MONRO, INC. | Other Services | 2 | $20K |
| EMPIRE BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | Construction | 11 | $20K |
| MATERION ADVANCED MATERIALS GROUP INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $20K |
| COSTANZO'S BAKERY, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $20K |
| MORGAN MATERIALS, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $20K |
| FRONTIER HOT DIP GALVANIZING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $20K |
| Sinatra & Co., Realty | Real Estate & Rental | 0 | $0 |
| Breaking Eggs | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Bella Ciao | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| PRECISION PHOTO-FAB INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $19K |
| ENGINEERED COMPOSITES INC | Manufacturing | 4 | $18K |
| John R. Oishei Children's Hospital | Other | 0 | $0 |
| FIVE STAR ROOFING CONSULTANTS AND SERVICES INC. | Construction | 4 | $18K |
| ALL ACCESS BUILDERS LLC | Construction | 6 | $18K |
| Allied Barton Security Company | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| COLTON RV | Retail Trade | 2 | $17K |
| JOE MANN DBA MANN CONSTRUCTION | Construction | 3 | $17K |
| DALEX CONSTRUCTION INC. | Construction | 4 | $17K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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